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SPELLMAN PILOTS: IT'S TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT

CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL Where Boys and Girls with Dreams Become Men and Women of Vision HISTORY... Takes Flight

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FOUNDED IN 1959, Cardinal Spellman High School is the premier, independent, co-educational, college preparatory, Catholic high school in the Metropolitan area.

Our mission is to promote a culture of aspiration that encourages superior academic performance, leadership, and service. We strive to make our program available to all qualified students through scholarships and financial aid. We emphasize personal development, and we foster a commitment to others that empowers our diverse student population to become leaders who make a difference in our community, nation, and world. Spellman offers big school opportunities with a small school feel.

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"WE CHOSE TO SEND OUR DAUGHTER TO SPELLMAN BECAUSE WE KNEW SHE WOULD BE GETTING MORE THAN JUST A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. SPELLMAN IS KNOWN FOR ITS EXCELLENT ACADEMICS AND CHALLENGING COLLEGE PREP CURRICULUM.” —A Proud Spellman Parent

2 | Cardinal Spellman www.cardinalspellman.org | 3 WHY SPELLMAN? Propel your Future

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OUR MISSION is to prepare students for college and life. As a community, it is our goal to help students reach their full potential both academically and spiritually.

Rigorous Academics:

• Honors Program allows students to study at a high academic level while being supported by caring teachers

• 14:1 teacher-to-student ratio

• Average class size: 23 students

• Students equipped with Chromebooks for use in the classroom and at home

• Smartboards in each classroom

Spiritual Growth:

• Opportunity to attend Mass daily

• Spiritual retreats for each grade level

• Emmaus Retreat Program for upper-class students

Choosing the Right College:

• Our guidance department uses Naviance, a secure, web-based college research tool.

• Naviance allows students to complete career and personality assessments, create resumes, learn about college representative visits, explore scholarship opportunities, and research colleges. and universities.

• Many top-tier college representatives visit the school.

• Spellman is on Harvard’s “Preferred Schools” list.

Why not go to Spellman “I have exceeded more than I expected in the classroom and with my sports teams” —2019 Graduate

4 | Cardinal Spellman COLLEGE PROFILE With a 100% college Rensselaer Polytechnic University acceptance rate, Farleigh Dickinson Spellman students have University Rochester Institute of the opportunity to attend Technology Florida State University colleges and universities Roger Williams 100% across the country. For Georgia State University University Spellman Pilots, the sky GRADUATION RATE Hamilton College Rutgers University is the limit. COLLEGE Harvard University Sacred Heart University Academy of Art ACCEPTANCE University Hofstra University Saint Anselm College RATE Adelphi University Howard University Saint John’s University Albany College of Saint Thomas Aquinas Pharmacy and Health College Sciences Ithaca College Albright College Jackson State University Alfred University Johnson and Wales University Seton Hall University American Academy of Dramatic Arts Siena College American University Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education Amherst College Louisiana State University State University of Barry University New York OUR STUDENTS Loyola University of Bay State College Maryland St. Leo University ATTEND TOP-TIER AND Berkeley College Macaulay Honors Syracuse University IVY LEAGUE SCHOOLS College at CUNY ACROSS THE NATION. Temple University College Boston University The Catholic University of Brandeis University America Brown University Marist College The Bryant University Marymont Manhattan The Culinary Institute College of America Campbell University Massachusetts College University at Albany Canisius College of Pharmacy & Health University of City University of Sciences Connecticut New York University of Illinois Clark Atlanta University Miami University of University of Maryland Clemson University Art & Design University of North $ College of Mount Saint Michigan State Carolina Vincent University 40 University of Notre Dame Molloy College MILLION University of EARNED IN COLLEGE College of Saint Rose Mount Holyoke College Pennsylvania SCHOLARSHIPS BY University of Tampa THE CLASS OF Concordia University University of Virginia 2019 Cornell University North Carolina State University of Wisconsin Dartmouth College Notre Dame University Vassar College Dominican College Penn State University Drexel University Princeton University Virginia State University Duke University Purdue University Emerson College Quinnipiac University Yale University

www.cardinalspellman.org | 5 IT'S TIME TO TAKE FLIGHT!

ACADEMICS I... Set the Course for Success

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Elective Courses:

These optional courses provide opportunities for students to explore potential careers:

• Advanced Art • Biology and Society • Chinese • Computer Applications • Computer Science • Dance • Forensic Science • Journalism • Introduction to Law • Marketing and Personal Finance • Psychology • Sociology 20+

COLLEGE AP AND COLLEGE ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES PROGRAM Qualified students can earn up to one year of college credits, which transfer to 95% of the schools in the U.S.

6 | Cardinal Spellman Staying Connected:

Our supportive guidance department and the ease of contacting teachers through email, phone and arranged appointments, give Spellman parents and guardians peace of mind regarding their children's progress.

HomeLogic: • Web-based grading system • Allows for private access to students’ STUDENTS FOLLOW A grades at any time COLLEGE PREPARATORY CURRICULUM AND THE • When grades are posted, they can be NEW YORK STATE seen in “real time" REGENTS PROGRAM. Google Classroom: • Allows assignments, notes and homework to be accessed online using students' Spellman email address

Chromebook Program: • All students are given a chromebook for classroom and personal use during their four years, enabling them to implement concepts, complete research on various topics and share their understanding of materials through various media and platforms.

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"We knew that choosing to send our son to Spellman, he would be getting an education that prepares him for more than just college, but also for adulthood."

—Parent of a recent graduate

www.cardinalspellman.org | 7 ACADEMICS II...S Chart your Flight Paths

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First Year:

We offer three ninth grade programs: Honors, Standard, and Success

All Freshmen take:

• Theology

• English Spellman offers free academic • Global Studies I support, tutoring, and skill development before, during, • Mathematics and after school. • Science • Physical Education • Art ACCREDITED BY Freshmen in the Honors and Standard THE MIDDLE STATES programs take French, Italian, Latin, or ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND Spanish. SCHOOLS Students in the Success program begin their foreign language learning in their sophomore year.

Honors Courses:

• Regents, Honors, AP, and College Courses are offered according to students interests and abilities • Honors classes are available in each discipline

8 | Cardinal Spellman www.cardinalspellman.org | 9 LEADERSHIP... Reach New Heights

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THERE ARE countless opportunities at Spellman to help prepare students for leadership roles in college and beyond. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of community service before graduation. However, many earn our prestigious “Circle S” Award, which requires more than 150 hours of service.

Most of our students play a sport, are active in clubs, or participate in after- school activities.

"I have had the privilege to meet some amazing people and do some amazing things by getting involved and taking a leadership role in the Spellman community”

—Current Spellman Student

10 | Cardinal Spellman 24. Investigate who killed the dog in the “Curious 42. Sing His praise at Gospelfest Incident Project” 43. Become a STAR 25. Run for class senator Leadership Opportunities: 44. Write an article for the Pilot newspaper 26. Grow vegetables using hydroponics on a summer ATHLETICS... National Honor Society internship 45. Ride the Spirit Bus to an away game Our Teams Fly High • 27. Be an Emmaus retreat leader 46. Pray the Rosary at the May Crowning • SALT (Spellman Adventure Leadership xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Training) 28. Carry the Spellman banner at a parade 47. Light a candle at National Honor Society STARS (Students That Are Representatives 29. Show off your artistic talent at the Fine Arts 48. Celebrate Christmas at the tree lighting ceremony • CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH of Spellman) Showcase 49. Buzz in with the Academic Team SCHOOL has a rich and proud 30. Help your homeroom win the tug of war at 50. Play the violin with the String Ensemble • Student Government Freshman Field Day tradition of championship-caliber 51. Watch your favorite movie with the athletic teams. Numerous student- • Club president or vice president 31. Choose your monogram for your Senior sweater Film Club athletes from Spellman have • Athletic team captain 32. Learn about careers from alumni at Career Day 52. Enjoy great Italian food and the Italian American gone on to play at the college and 33. Taste foods from around the world at International Club year-end feast xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx professional level. The lessons Culture Day 53. Recite your favorite Shakespearean monologue at 34. Make a child’s Christmas special with Give- a -Gift the Shakespeare Smackdown learned while participating in sports Opportunities to Serve: at Spellman help shape students 35. Attend the Sweetheart dance 54. Get your Spellman school ring blessed on Junior Ring Day into men and women with vision. • Altar servers 36. Cruise New York harbor on the Junior Boat Ride 55. Call Checkmate with the Chess Club • Attendance monitors 37. Hang out with your friends in the Senior courtyard Our students embrace the term 56. Shoot baskets at Open Gym Night Christian Leadership 38. Give your testimonial at grade level retreat “student-athlete” and strive to do their • 57. Learn to tap dance with the Fine Arts Dance Class best both on and off the field! 39. Work the stage crew in the annual Cardinal Players • Future alumni service production 58. Wear your college sweatshirt on College Decision Day • Legion of Mary 40. Participate in twin day We offer programs in the following 59. Dance the night away at the senior prom sports: • Library Guild 41. Grow tomatoes with the Go Green Garden Group 60. Win the Spellman Trophy Football • Missions Soccer • Pro-Life Club Cheer • Spellman Service Society Cross Country FOOTBALL Bowling CHSAA City 2017 & Indoor Track 2018 Champions Outdoor Track Softball 38,000 2016, 2018 HOURS & 2019 VOLUNTEERED Volleyball CHEER BY THE CLASS CHAMPIONS OF 2019

15 | Cardinal Spellman www.cardinalspellman.org | 11 "I CHOSE CARDINAL SPELLMAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ENDLESS OPPORTUNITY THAT IT PRESENTS TO ALL OF ITS STUDENTS, WITH ITS LARGE CAMPUS."

—A Proud Spellman Parent

NEWLY RENOVATED NEWLY DINING HALL 30 SPORTS TEAMS RENOVATED! Seats more than 500 students compete on the all- 60 Serves breakfast, lunch and weather turf Three after-school snacks for Monsignors' Fields! 1. Cheer on the Pilots at a homecoming game Spellman students CHAPEL OF ST. PIUS X 2. Recite your poem at the Spoken Word Poetry Contest Mass is held every morning GYMNASIUM for those interested. 3. Cross-examine a witness in Mock Trial can hold four full-court Used by theology classes 13-ACRE CAMPUS basketball games 4. Put your passion on display in the Talent Show for penance services. WITH BEAUTIFUL COURTYARD at one time. 5. Elect your student government representative AND COMMUNITY GARDEN 6. Get your picture taken with the Pilot

7. Join the service society on the cancer walk LIBRARY 8. Dress up as your favorite character for the Halloween Dance 18,000+ volumes and 90+ magazine 9. Dissect a shark and newspaper subscriptions 10. Have a nutritious breakfast in the Dining Hall 1001 SEAT AUDITORIUM 11. Win a championship with your athletic team 12. Make an argument with Speech and Debate 13. Research your college options at Spellman’s College Fair 14. Build a Robot with the Auto Pilots 15. Start your own club 16. Do a scripture reading at a school Mass HEALTH OFFICE 17. Sing along at the Christmas Concert Managed by a full-time registered nurse. 18. Try out for a sports team  SCIENCE LECTURE 19. Experience government in action in Washington with the Pro-Life Club ROOMS + LABS GUIDANCE SUITE 20. Donate blood at the Annual Blood Drive 9 rooms dedicated to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science Six full-time guidance 21. Cheer with your team at the Pep Rally and other science courses. counselors provide academic, personal, college and 22. Break a sweat in the Fitness Center career counseling. 23. Choreograph a number with the Dance team

12 | Cardinal Spellman Our Facilities:

The George K. McDonald The Three Monsignors’ The Sal Schiazza Gymnasium: Field: Fitness Center: • Four regulation full-size • Two all-weather turf fields • Fully equipped, state-of-the- basketball courts used for football, soccer, art facility baseball, lacrosse and • Seats more than 1,500 fans • Has same exercise machines softball and equipment found in • Used for PE classes • Full-size track professional and collegiate gyms • Also used for PE classes

2019 Bronx-Manhattan Varsity Bowling Champions 2019 NYSCHSAA Girls Basketball City & State Champions

2019 NYSCHSAA Boys Cross Country State Champions

2017 CHSAA City Girls Soccer Champions

www.cardinalspellman.org | 16 ARTS... Let Creativity Soar

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THROUGH THE ARTS, students grow their talents, hone skills of discovery and innovation, and strengthen problem solving skills that are inherent in creativity and necessary for life and career skills. Spellman offers opportunities to participate in the arts before, during, and after school.

Arts Programs Dance, Art & Music Classes Annual Cardinal’s Players Musical Gospel Choir The Spellman Marching Band The String Ensemble Step Team Dance Team Video/Media Club Photography Club

17 | Cardinal Spellman www.cardinalspellman.org | 18 CLUBS... Lead the Way

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SPELLMAN PROVIDES a place where students can showcase their talents. Our many activities mean that students can find their niche and pursue their interests.

Activities:

• Academic • Hellenic Cultural Challenge Society • African American • Italian - America • Art • Latino Society • Asian American • Legion of Mary • Band • Library Guild • Bienvenidos • Mock Trial • Billiards • Model United Nations • Book • National Honor • Cardinal's Players Society • Chess • Photography • Comic Book • Pilot - Newspaper • Cooking • Pro-Life • Dance • Service Society • Emerald Society • Speech and Debate • Film • Spoken Word • Fitness Poetry • Flag Corp • Step Club • French • String Ensemble • Gaming & Anime • Student Government • German Students Helping • Go Green Garden • Group Students Twirlers • Gospel Choir • • Video Club • Young Republicans

19 | Cardinal Spellman Special Events

Academic Honors Night Masquerade Ball

Block ‘S’ Sports One Hundred Nights Dinner

Awards Dinner Open Gym Nights

Clubs/Activities Parade Participation

Awards Assembly Pep Rally Career Day School Play Christmas Concert School Spirit Week College Fair Senior Farewell Barbecue Dances Senior Prom Emmaus Retreats Shakespeare Monologue Fine Arts Festival Competition Freshmen Family Potluck SOSS Scholarship Brunch Freshmen Field Day Spiritual Retreats Give-a-Gift Program Homecoming Football Game Student Activities Fair International Culture Day Student Government Junior Ring Day Talent Show Liturgical Celebrations Teacher Appreciation Day March for Life Dance Class Productions

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Facilities:

The Mary Ann Payne Robertson Auditorium: Stage facilities and seating capacity are comparable to professional theatres found in .

Art Rooms and Studios: Two spacious art studios provide ample space for instruction, creativity and the display of student artwork.

The Anne Gevlin Little Theatre: Unique facility intended for large group presentations and small dramatic and musical productions. The theatre also has several small rehearsal and practice rooms.

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Spellman's diversity is key some countries we're from: in preparing students for the ALBANIA • CAMBODIA • CAMEROON CANADA • CHINA • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC real world. Students develop ECUADOR • ENGLAND • FRANCE their interpersonal skills in GERMANY • GHANA • HAITI • IRELAND IVORY COAST • JAMAICA • KAZAKHSTAN an environment with many KENYA • MEXICO • PORTUGAL RUSSIA • RWANDA • SOUTH KOREA different points of view. some of the VIETNAM • WEST INDIES places in the U.S. we're from: ARIZONA • CONNECTICUT FLORIDA • GEORGIA • MASSACHUSETTS NEW JERSEY • NEW YORK (BRONX BROOKLYN • MANHATTAN • QUEENS WESTCHESTER) • NORTH CAROLINA PENNSYLVANIA • SOUTH CAROLINA TEXAS • VIRGINIA

21 | Cardinal Spellman We are excited for your interest Academic Scholarship Information: in our school Invitations to Cardinal Spellman High School’s The strong academics and emphasis Scholarship Exam are awarded based on the results of the on the teachings of Christ means TACHS examination and grammar school records. These Spellman students are inspired to invitations are included in acceptance letters. grow, learn and achieve. Merit Scholarship Information: • Acceptance is based on the Archdiocesan TACHS Examination These scholarships will be awarded to select individuals and grammar school records. The based on an essay and letters of recommendation TACHS exam is in November. attesting to leadership, community service, and responsibility. • You may select Spellman as your 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice for Financial Information: scholarship consideration. Limited financial aid is available based on need and • Honors Program is based on requires an application. students grammar school grades, the TACHS exam and the Spellman Placement Test. Spend-A-Day

We want to show you what Spellman has to offer. TACHS Travel through a typical day with a friendly guide. You CODE: will receive your own locker and attend classes, labs, 303 and lunch.

At Spellman, Scheduled visits begin the third week of September students build through the last week of March. Start your day at the friendships that school office (enter at Cardinal Spellman Place), join your last a lifetime guide, and travel through the activities of our school day.

Please go to the admissions section of our website to register for the day of your choice.

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Questions?

Please visit the admissions tab at www.cardinalspellman.org for more information and to schedule a visit.

www.cardinalspellman.org | 22 ALUMNI

Sonia Sotomayor, Class of 1972 U.S. Supreme Court Justice

2019 Alumni Golf Outing Christopher Manhertz, Class of 2010 Professional Football Player

Class of 2019

23 | Cardinal Spellman 21,000+

ALUMNI, MANY HAVE GONE ON TO TOP-TIER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. Spellman life continues after graduation

• Stay connected through www.cardinalspellman.org/alumni • Attend events, like Reunion, Homecoming and Alumni Memorial • Stay informed through the alumni magazine and email blasts • Network with more than 21,000 other alumni • Connect through social media, #GoPilots

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One Cardinal Spellman Place, Bronx, NY 10466 Phone: 718-881-8000 Fax: 718-515-6615